Calendar
Trainings, classes and more
Upcoming
Monday, 2/9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Surrogates Courts, Administrators and Executors
1177 Anderson Ave
1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States
Are you confused about wills and estates? What happens to an apartment after a neighbor dies? Join us to discuss what happens in NY if a shareholder dies with…
RegisterTuesday, 2/10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Arrears Assistance for HDFCs TILs
1177 Anderson Ave
1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States
NYC offers limited emergency cash assistance for eligible shareholders and renters in arrears. This class discusses those options.
RegisterWednesday, 2/11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bookeeping for Treasurers 2.0
1177 Anderson Ave
1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States
Every member of an HDFC, not just the treasurer, should have a basic understanding of the HDFC’s budget. Learn what a treasurer does, important bookkeeping terms, what goes in…
RegisterThursday, 2/12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Health & Safety Measures for Owners & Renters
1177 Anderson Ave
1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States
Join us to discuss how you can improve the health and safety of your building and apartment. Learn practical steps to create a safer, cleaner, and more comfortable living…
RegisterTuesday, 2/17
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Budgets: Finance for HDFCs
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us for a review of budgeting basics including expenses, setting maintenance fees, financial reporting and rent collecting.
RegisterWednesday, 2/18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Arrears Assitance for TIL and HDFC residents
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
NYC offers limited emergency cash assistance for eligible shareholders and renters in arrears. This class discusses those options.
RegisterThursday, 2/19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Year-End Financials
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Are your HDFC’s year-end financial statements confusing? This class will walk you through them, identify “red flags” in the document and understand its back-up.
RegisterMonday, 2/23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Intensive Contracting
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to review appropriate role for a contractor and sample contract bidding guidelines.
RegisterTuesday, 2/24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Board Roles and Responsibilities
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
A well-functioning board is essential to a healthy co-op. Join us to discuss the responsibilities of board and officers and who they report to.
RegisterWednesday, 2/25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Alteration Agreememts for Shareholder Renovations
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Shareholders may upgrade or renovate their units. What is their obligation to the rest of the HDFC when they do so? What should the board require of a shareholder…
RegisterThursday, 2/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Co-ops Go Solar: Community Solar
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Community Solar allows New Yorkers to reduce energy bills with solar energy without installing anything on their roof. Join us to learn how HDFC residents can take advantage of…
RegisterMonday, 3/2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NYS Statutes and HDFCs
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
HDFCs are incorporated under two NY State laws. How do these laws affect our co-op? How do they interact with whatever NYC and HPD require? Join us to discuss.
RegisterTuesday, 3/3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stock Transfers and “Succession” in HDFCs
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Is there “succession” in an HDFC co-op? Can I transfer my shares? How much power does the Board have when a shareholder would like to add a name to…
RegisterWednesday, 3/4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Robert’s Rules for Productive Meetings Part 1: The Basics
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Robert’s Rules are a set of guidelines for running effective meetings that allow everyone to be heard and prioritize making decisions. This class explains the foundation of the process.
RegisterThursday, 3/5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Co-ops Go Solar: Solar 101
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy. It can save your HDFC hundreds of thousands of dollars on electric bills. UHAB’s free program Co-ops Go Solar can help you…
RegisterMonday, 3/9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bookkeeping for TIL / HDFC Treasurers
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to review the responsibilities of the treasurer, a monthly financial report and HPD’s financial worksheets.
RegisterTuesday, 3/10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Housing Court and Fair Housing
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Taking residents to court for nonpayment is a last resort. Come learn how housing court works and your HDFC’s obligations under NYS and NYC fair housing laws.
RegisterWednesday, 3/11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Selling Shares Part 1: Affordability & Prices
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to discuss affordability, setting prices and selling shares in an HDFC cooperative. Be sure to check out part 2 for more information.
RegisterThursday, 3/12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Health & Safety Measures for Shareholders & Renters
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to discuss how you can improve the health and safety of your building and apartment. Learn practical steps to create a safer, cleaner, and more comfortable living…
RegisterMonday, 3/16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Selling Shares Part 2: Policies & Interviews
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Review procedures for selling shares and the responsibilities of the shareholder and co-op in the process.
RegisterTuesday, 3/17
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Healthier, Safer Buildings
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to discuss tips for maintaining a financially and physically healthy building. We discuss preventive maintenance, green measures, energy conservation methods, the importance of reserves and some affordable…
RegisterWednesday, 3/18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Curing) Building Violations in HDFCs
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Learn if your building has violations, how to address them, the difference between violations from HPD, DOB and other agencies and how to avoid fines.
RegisterThursday, 3/19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Payroll Taxes
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to review how to set up your payroll, keep your books current, calculate worker’s compensation and disability insurance and complete quarterly and annual payroll tax forms.
RegisterMonday, 3/23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Intro to Prop Management
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
We review NY’s housing regulatory agencies, board “governance” basics, manager checklist and tips for energy conservation in light of Local Law 97.
RegisterTuesday, 3/24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Distressed HDFCs
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
An HDFC in distress may be in high debt, physical disrepair, or organizational disfunction. Join us to review how to assess your building’s level of health. Resources to help…
RegisterWednesday, 3/25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DIY Wills Preparation
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to discuss how to create a binding will without a lawyer.
RegisterThursday, 3/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Energy Efficiency: Electrification and Induction Stoves
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Electrification of building systems increases resident comfort and improves air quality. Which heat pumps are best to heat and cool multifamily co-ops? What are options for electrical upgrades? We’ll…
RegisterMonday, 3/30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wills and Estates
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
If a shareholder passes away without a will, the HDFC and the Estate of the deceased must sort things out. There is no automatic inheritance of ownership without a…
RegisterTuesday, 3/31
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Advanced Co-op Management
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Discuss the role of a manager and property management ethics. Get tips to supervise personnel, budgeting basics and a management checklist.
RegisterWednesday, 4/1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who Fixes What?
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
In a co-op, ownership is both collective and individual at the same time. Join us to review who is responsible for different repairs in an HDFC.
RegisterThursday, 4/2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Energy Sustainability: Environmental Justice for Co-ops
897 Empire Blvd
897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States
Join us to discuss the links between environmental justice and affordable housing in NYC. Review the history of environmental racism in NYC and the resulting justice movement, including solar…
Register